9. Detroit Lions: Marvin Wilson, IDL, Florida State
The Detroit Lions could be looking at a new front office and coaching staff if they don’t win more games this season, so a quarterback could be the pick. With three already off the board, they’ll forgo a passer for now and add the most disruptive defensive tackle in the class in Florida State’s Marvin Wilson. Wilson is a bad man who will devour double teams and live in opposing backfields.
10. Miami Dolphins (via Houston Texans): Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
One of the best ways to make your franchise quarterback more comfortable is to give him weapons he’s familiar with. The Miami Dolphins do just that with the addition of Tua Tagovailoa’s former Alabama teammate Jaylen Waddle. Waddle has elite speed and special teams prowess that makes him one of the 2021 NFL Draft’s best offensive weapons.
11. Denver Broncos: Walker Little, OT, Stanford
Garrett Bolles is not getting it done at left tackle and the Denver Broncos must commit to protecting Drew Lock. They do just that by adding Stanford left tackle Walker Little. Little is returning from an injury-shortened 2019 season, but if he returns to form he’s a cornerstone left tackle.
12. Arizona Cardinals: Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
Another year, another round one cornerback for the Ohio State Buckeyes, this time in the form of Shaun Wade. Wade flew under the radar in 2019 thanks to the stellar play of then-teammate Jeffrey Okudah, but Wade will enter 2020 as perhaps the best corner in college football. The Arizona Cardinals made a lot of strides to get better this offseason, but they could use more help on the backend. Wade does just that and gives the secondary hope for life after Patrick Peterson.